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Zeer Hoppig Bier

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The letters ZHB stand for Zeer Hoppig Bier, very hoppy beer, and also recall the Zuid-Hollandse Bierbrouwerij, one of the largest breweries in the Netherlands from 1881 to 1974, based in The Hague. This double IPA shows citrus and blackcurrant hop aromas with a considerable bitterness. Five hops build it: El Dorado, Willamette, Green Bullet, Aurora and Galena. 6.5 % ABV.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyberry
hoppy
citrusy
berry
resinous
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered beneath a distinct blackcurrant character that speaks to the hop blend's complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zeer Hoppig Bier

◎ Appearance

Zeer Hoppig Bier presents a bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a pale tan head that builds readily and clings tenaciously to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively, evident in steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the body. The Schaumkleiden persists throughout the drinking experience.

golden amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered beneath a distinct blackcurrant character that speaks to the hop blend's complexity. A subtle resinous undertone emerges alongside earthy, herbal whispers from Green Bullet and Willamette, while the malt foundation remains restrained, allowing the five-hop composition to dominate completely.

citrus zestblackcurrantherbal, resinousassertive hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and bright, with immediate citrus intensity balanced by a pronounced bitterness that unfolds gradually across the mid-palate. Berry notes—echoing the aroma's blackcurrant character—interweave with the hop-driven resin, while a light, clean malt backbone provides subtle sweetness without obstruction. The finish is notably dry, with lingering hop bitterness and a mineral edge.

bitter, crisp entrycitrus and berrydry, resinous body

◑ Finish

The finish is long and persistently bitter, with the IBU 80 expressing itself clearly in the aftertaste. Citrus and herbal resins linger well after swallowing, leaving the palate refreshed and eager for the next sip.

long, bitter aftertasteherbal lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
87
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Double IPA

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What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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